What does the cryptic crossword clue "Song largely composed next to city lake (8)" mean?

The definition is "Song". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MAD (synonym="MAD") + RIGA (synonym="capital city of Latvia") + L (synonym="lake") = MADRIGAL; definition: "Song" The answer is MADRIGAL.

Song largely composed next to city lake (8)

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